(May
1, 2005) Nicholas Lynel Ray is Troop 45's newest Eagle Scout. He was
presented the Eagle scout award at a special ceremony honoring his
achievement on April 16, 2005. The Eagle award is the Boy Scout's
highest honor awarded to a youth, and only about 4 percent of the
boys who enter the Scouting program ever earn this award.

As part of the Eagle scout requirements, Nick had to complete a
community service leadership project. For his project, Nick
renovated an outdoor picnic area for the Pineville Rehabilitation
and Living Center.

Nick is currently a junior at Charlotte Latin, where he participates
on the football, wrestling, and track teams.